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Hehe - the Aussie said "no worries" and "top bloke." I love having international folks around here!

Yeah - try making one. Sewing is really easy once you get past the idea of starting a project. And from what I hear, BB's pattern is easy to follow...judging from the several people who have already made them.

“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story

with all the tie outs it is not big deal to add a line if a sag needs to be taken out...i have used a tarp like this before..and it may very well be the same tarp they sell at the guide...and i have had no complaints with it
in fact i was thinking of ordering this asa fould weather tarp to go with my HH on those trips where rain is predicted for the whole outing..

Personally, I don't own one, but have borrowed HC's "Neo" tarp a couple times and found that it provided suficient coverage. I used it on my now infamously ill-fated AT section hike and had no problems with it at all. I had a pretty heavy rain the night I was out and stayed dry as a bone, even after I wound up on the ground sleeping on a root. I also used it a night at the April SEHHA Hangout one night as well. It rained a bit that night and kept dry. It is a little heavier then most other tarps, but it is a cheap way to go for those of us who are "budget impaired".

"If you play a Nicleback song backwards, you'll hear messages from the devil. Even worse, if you play it forward, you'll hear Nickleback." - Dave Grohl

As Blackbishop said, try making one. Ed Speer has quality material and ships to Australia no worries. Just bought some silnylon form him and only took 6 days to arrive. He's very easy to deal with, top bloke.

Hi
What method did you use or how did you place your order with Ed?
Thanks

Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.Winnie the Pooh

Hi
What method did you use or how did you place your order with Ed?
Thanks

If you like, drop Ed an e-mail (ed@speerhammocks.com) and he'll get back with you as soon as he can. He usually answers e-mail the same day, but sometimes is busy. Either way, it's never more than a couple days. His customor service is top-notch!

"If you play a Nicleback song backwards, you'll hear messages from the devil. Even worse, if you play it forward, you'll hear Nickleback." - Dave Grohl